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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 EUAMOT history

LL53 EUA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

LL53 EUA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
149,684 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EUA was last recorded at 149,684 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 8,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,842 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,842 miles
Average per year
8,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,684 miles
  • 2021 – 140,842 miles
  • 2020 – 133,765 miles
  • 2019 – 125,141 miles
  • 2018 – 116,466 miles
  • 2017 – 109,493 miles
  • 2016 – 100,072 miles
  • 2015 – 87,716 miles
  • 2014 – 80,403 miles
  • 2013 – 72,118 miles
  • 2012 – 66,143 miles
  • 2011 – 53,583 miles
  • 2010 – 44,195 miles
  • 2009 – 42,029 miles
  • 2008 – 32,915 miles
  • 2007 – 28,920 miles
  • 2006 – 23,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,684 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,684 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,684 miles
    Test number
    129607727764
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail149,684 miles (+8,842)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,684 miles
    Test number
    779105951305
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass140,842 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,842 miles
    Test number
    371451257625
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail140,838 miles (+7,073)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,838 miles
    Test number
    220046279624
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    673363843236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail133,765 miles (+8,624)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    595283927121
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass125,141 miles (+8,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    970520420540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,466 miles (+6,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,466 miles
    Test number
    734784529485
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass109,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    804281757952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,493 miles (+9,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    966426023107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass100,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    204191684751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,072 miles (+12,356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    626539754685
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass87,716 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    418425805274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,403 miles (+8,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    709029904217
    • NoteWheels marked.o/s/f wing damaged.residence in exhaust

  15. Pass72,118 miles (+5,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    116433313210
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked and cover missing.small stone chip in screen

  16. Pass66,143 miles (+12,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    679412202218
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass53,583 miles (+9,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    775609691103
    • NoteBoth frount wiper starting to smear frount and rear brke dics rusting

  18. Pass44,195 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    981930230223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,029 miles (+9,114)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    900912659379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged

  20. Pass32,915 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,915 miles
    Test number
    411303038469
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a nail in tread and getting close to legal limit

  21. Fail32,913 miles (+3,993)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    860012438392
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a nail in tread and getting close to legal limit

  22. Pass28,920 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    792722537310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,380 miles
    Test number
    721245456323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,378 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,378 miles
    Test number
    660863556388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LL53 EUA

Does LL53 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EUA expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EUA?
The MOT on LL53 EUA expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EUA done?
LL53 EUA was recorded at 149,684 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 8,092 miles a year.
Has LL53 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EUA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 EUA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 EUA find?
LL53 EUA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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